Hello Dr Chip - I am unclear on whether or not I am on the right dose of synthroid for my elevated TSH level of 8.5 - I am actually finding that I am very bloated and gaining some weight. Do you know what the correct dose would be for that level?

Ok. Do you think my dose could be causing this bloating and weight gain?Is my TSH very high? Meaning the 8.5 level. I should add that I had a baby in May and only after that did I have elevated TSH.I was thinking I would be LESS bloated and LOSE weight.